ALBERT THE DINOSAUR

Geraldine Carlin

The delightful story of Albert, an albertosaurus (cousin of tyrannosauras). It tells of his life and death, of the discovery of his fossil and of his journey to a museum. Illustrated by primary school children and based on scientific research, Albert is an ideal introduction to dinosaurs and fossils.

ISBN: 9 780724 497423

RRP: $4.40

Format: 20 pages, PB, 210 x 210 mm, 80g

EXPLORING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Hazel Biggs

A clear, well-written illustrated history of exploration in Western Australia, from the early 1600's through to the end of the nineteenth century. A book for upper primary and lower secondary students, and a useful resource for teachers and libraries.

ISBN: 9 780730 983958

RRP: $14.25

Format: 94 pages, PB, 240 x 195 mm, 345g

GADIMAN JAWAL
Sandy and Esther Paddy (Moya Smith, ed.)

Gadiman Jawal is a traditional story of the Bardi people from the area north of Broome in Australia's remote north-west, which tells of the creation of the local land and sea animals. Presented in a Bardi and English bi-lingual format, the story is illustrated by Bardi school children. Ideal for schools, the book includes information on the language, culture and country of the Bardi people.

ISBN: 9 780730 915409

RRP: $7.95

Format: 32 pages, PB, 210 x 230 mm, 150g

GOGO FISH! THE STORY OF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FOSSIL EMBLEM

John Long

Imagine, splitting a rock apart with a hammer and discovering the complete skeleton of a 375 million-year-old fish inside. The fish John Long discovered turned out to be a completely new and unique species, the Gogo fish. This book is an exciting and informative introduction to fossils and the fascinating research work of museums.

Honour Book, CBC Children's Book of the Year Awards 2005.

Hardback

ISBN: 9 781920 843106 RRP: $24.95 Format: 40 pages, 280 x 210 mm, 425g

Paperback

ISBN: 9 781920 843083 RRP: $14.95 Format: 40 pages, 280 x 210 mm, 250g

LEO THE MARSUPIAL LION

John Long

The story of the discovery in a cave in the Nullarbor desert of 'Leo' the marsupial lion, and of the other megafauna that lived in Australia one million years ago. The book also recreates the story of Leo's life leading up to his death all that time ago, and is an excellent introduction to the important research work of museum scientists.

ISBN: 9 781920 843946

RRP: $24.95

Format: 32 pages, HB, 270 x 215 mm, 425g

WATER IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Evan Biggs

A valuable resource for teachers in the upper primary and lower secondary, this book was developed to support the study of the water cycle in Australia, and particularly WA. Covers the water cycle, water sources, uses and consumption, as well as topics such as salinity, the Kalgoorlie pipeline and the Snowy Mountains Scheme. B & w illustrations, tables etc

ISBN: 0 730761 16 9

RRP: $14.25

Format: 62 pages, PB, 230g